MTP #21: How to Pump an Inflatable Penile Implant
Dr. Paul Perito shows how to pump the most commonly used inflatable penile implants.
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MTP #20: Can I Get a Penile Implant and a Circumcision at the Same Time?
Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer-submitted question about whether or not it’s possible to get a circumcision at the same time as a penile prosthesis, and discusses some of the ramifications of adult male circumcision.
MTP #19: Testosterone Replacement Therapy and ED
Dr. Paul Perito addresses whether or not medical testosterone replacement therapy is a suitable treatment for erectile dysfunction. While TRT is capable of treating low libido, it doesn’t address the vascular issues that often lead to ED.
MTP #18: Is the Sensation With a Penile Implant the Same as A Natural Erection?
Dr. Perito and Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento answer a viewer’s questions about how a penile implant feels, including how it compares to a natural erection, how it appears, and how it feels when flaccid.
MTP #17: If A Vacuum Device Can Increase Length, Can a Penile Implant Become Too Short?
In this week’s episode, Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about whether or not the length increase caused by a vacuum device can make a penile implant too short. While this is a rarity, it is possible to replace a penile implant if it’s too short, or damaged. Regular cycling of a penile implant … Read more
MTP #16: Can I Ejaculate Normally After a Penile Implant?
Dr. Perito is joined by Dr. Lanna Cheuck to answer and explain about ejaculation following penile implant surgery. The minimally invasive placement of an inflatable penile implant is made specifically to avoid nerves in the groin and penile area, and thus shouldn’t have an impact on ejaculation.
MTP #15: When Can I Resume Sexual Activity After A Penile Implant?
Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about resuming sexual activity after penile implant surgery. Patients need to follow their surgeon’s instructions and diagnoses following an implant.
MTP #14: Vacuum Devices and Penile Implants
In the 14th episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Paul Perito discusses the use of a vacuum device before and after penile implant surgery. While a vacuum device can be used with a penile implant to help restore size, patients should have proper expectations.
MTP #13: Do Penile Implants Need to Be Replaced?
In the thirteenth episode of MTP, Dr. Perito answers a viewer question about when inflatable penile implants need to be replaced. While implants tend to have a 1-2% failure rate per year, most will last the duration of the entire life of the penile implant patient.
MTP #12: Pain Following Penile Implant Surgery
Dr. Paul Perito discusses pain following inflatable penile implant surgery. Dr. Perito places a premium on ensuring as much of a pain-free recovery as possible with a goal of not requiring narcotics and minimal anesthesia over the course of recovery. 80% of patients report minimal pain during their recovery period.